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Gitagal wrote:
Eternia---

I have a similar, spotted Begonia. it also has fairly thin stems like yours. handle with care!

As for care--mostly--do not over water--they can rot out easily. . Keep soil evenly moist. Watering from the bottom helps
as water poured on top affects the shallow roots. Watering from the bottom will encourage deeper roots.

Light? Begonias can grow in a wide spectrum of light--but a bright medium light, or a filtered sunlight
seem to work best. Direct, bright light is not needed.
Growth can be slow--but it can pick up when days get longer.

If a piece would break off, you can stick it right next to the plant and it will root....fingers crossed....

Here is mine--next to a Thanksgiving cactus. Looks like yours--right?

Gita